Maintenance Tech I: Plant Equipment & Conveyor Repair

Idahoan Foods; Idaho Falls (ID); On-site; USD 35,817 - 41,328; Full time

Job summary

Idahoan Foods is seeking a Maintenance Technician I to install, troubleshoot, and repair plant equipment in a fast-paced food manufacturing setting. You will work under supervision to maintain conveyor systems, gear boxes, motors, and associated machinery while following safety protocols.

The role requires trade school or maintenance experience, strong math skills, and familiarity with Excel and Windows; welding and torch experience is valued.

Qualifications

• Two years of trade school and/or minimum 1 year of maintenance experience.
• Quantitative skills and knowledge of basic math functions.
• Understanding of process or packaging equipment in food manufacturing.
• Maintain forklift, CPR and First Aid certifications.
• Proficiency with Windows applications including Excel and E-mail.
• Ability to read drawings and work from sketches for hydraulic, pneumatic, mechanical and electrical systems.
• Experience with cutting torch, oxy-acetylene or plasma and welding (stick, MIG, TIG).
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Start/stop all equipment and understand LOTO control measures.
• Diagnose equipment failures and repair to minimize downtime.
• Adjust tension/alignment on belt drives; replace bearings and sprockets.
• Operate hand and power tools safely; manage maintenance work orders.
• Complete routine paperwork and maintain clean, organized tools and areas.
• Communicate with maintenance leads and other departments as required.
• Validate training and advance as per program guidelines.

Skills

Math skills (percentages, decimals,fra

Troubleshooting pumps

Mechanical aptitude

Self-motivated, detail-oriented

Strong communication

Education

Trade school or 1 year maintenance experience

CPR & First Aid certification

Tools

Excel

Windows

LOTO understanding

Job description

Idahoan Foods is seeking a Maintenance Technician I to install, troubleshoot, and repair plant equipment in a fast-paced food manufacturing setting. You will work under supervision to maintain conveyor systems, gear boxes, motors, and associated machinery while following safety protocols.

The role requires trade school or maintenance experience, strong math skills, and familiarity with Excel and Windows; welding and torch experience is valued.